U.S. alleges Rite Aid ignored red flags in filling opioid prescriptions
The Justice Department alleged Rite Aid's Government Affairs department told employees to delete internal information warning about suspicious prescribers.
Fentanyl
How Alaska became one of fentanyl's deadliest frontiers
An influx of the synthetic opioid in the last two years has vexed law enforcement, overwhelmed health systems and affected struggling Native communities.
Social media being blamed for Fentanyl overdose increase among kids
According to the CDC,- in 2018 there were 6,5000 overdose deaths in the U.S. Then in 2021, there were 106,000 overdose deaths. Of those, 6,800 were young people. And of those, 5,700 involved Fentanyl.
Nearly 630,000 fentanyl pills seized in Mexico's largest synthetic drug lab bust
The army said the outdoor lab was discovered in the capital of Sinaloa, which is home to the drug cartel of the same name.
CHP: Fentanyl, bottles of alcohol found in and around vehicle after deadly crash off Highway 70
Authorities say a 41-year-old Sacramento man died after a crash off of Highway 70 north of Yuba City early Wednesday morning.
Tracking the opioid crisis: Inside the DEA's secret lab
Sitting among the warehouses of Dulles, Virginia, is one of the US Drug Enforcement Administration's forensic labs. It's one of eight across the country where scientists analyze illegal drugs and try to stay ahead of what's driving deadly overdoses.
Fentanyl seizures rise at U.S.-Mexico border — here's why
GOP lawmakers have incorrectly blamed the spike in fentanyl overdoses on migrants, whom they blame for bringing the drugs across the border.
Alleged fentanyl dealer arrested in Granite Bay with 4-year-old in her car
A woman is under arrest not only for suspicion of trying to sell an undercover officer fentanyl, but also for allegedly bringing a young child with her to the deal.
Mother, father arrested after 18-month-old dies of fentanyl overdose in Riverbank
A Riverbank mother and father are facing homicide and child abuse charges after their 18-month-old boy died of a fentanyl overdose, authorities said Friday.
Mother, father arrested after 18-month-old dies of fentanyl overdose in Riverbank
A Riverbank mother and father are facing homicide and child abuse charges after their 18-month-old boy died of a fentanyl overdose, authorities said Friday.
Half pound of fentanyl found in hotel room of Sacramento County robbery suspect
A robbery suspect recently arrested by deputies in Sacramento County allegedly had over half a pound of fentanyl in his hotel room, authorities say.
Coroner: Actor Tyler Sanders died from fentanyl overdose
The L.A. County Coroner's Office said Tyler Sanders, 18, died from an accidental fentanyl overdose.
California dad arrested after 2-year-old daughter overdoses on fentanyl
A California man was arrested on suspicion of child endangerment after his 2-year-old daughter overdosed on fentanyl, police said.
"No community is immune": Placer County is right in the middle of the fentanyl pipeline, DA says
As the fentanyl pipeline flows freely through Northern California, one rural county is caught in the middle.
Concealed bundles, sophisticated tunnels: How fentanyl crosses the border
There are new battles at the U.S.-Mexico border over the most dangerous narcotic law enforcement has ever seen.
Sacramento man sentenced 7 years for selling Fentanyl, murder charge legal advisement added
The Placer County DA says that the advisement is similar to a Watson advisement given to drivers convicted of driving under the influence.
Yuba County Jail inmate dies from fentanyl poisoning
An inmate at the Yuba County Jail died earlier this month from fentanyl poisoning, authorities said Wednesday.
Butte County man pleads guilty to selling 1,000 counterfeit pills containing fentanyl to undercover agent
A Butte County man pleaded guilty this week to selling 1,000 counterfeit pills that contained fentanyl, prosecutors announced Wednesday.
High school staff revives student who took apparent fentanyl-laced pill
A 15-year-old girl in Riverside, Calif. stopped breathing -- and that's when the school resource officer, assistant principal and other staff jumped in, authorities said.
FDA warns of risks of xylazine in illicit drugs
The Food and Drug Administration warned that overdoses from xylazine mirror opioid overdoses, but may not be reversed by naloxone.
Police seize from driver enough fentanyl to kill more than 4 million people
Police in Eugene this week seized enough fentanyl to kill over four million people, from a single person.
Sacramento County DA warns parents of trick-or-treaters about Fentanyl that resembles candy
The Sacramento County district attorney says Fentanyl caused more deaths in the county last year than homicides. And kids are the target of these colorful pills. The DA is concerned about Halloween.
Narcan now available on Sacramento City Unified campuses
It's all an effort to address the fentanyl crisis after Sacramento County reported 174 deaths due to overdose poisoning in 2021.
Narcan being made available in Sacramento city schools
A life-saving treatment will soon be available at school sites within the Sacramento City Unified School District.
Narcan to be distributed in Sacramento City Unified schools
A life-saving drug will soon be available at some Sacramento City Unified School District schools starting next week. The move comes about due to the high number of opioid-related overdoses among youth.
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Dominic Garcia co-anchors CBS13's morning news from 4:30-7 with Dina Kupher as well as the station's noon newscast.
Twitter ending old verification process in April
Twitter Blue subscribers will also have access to several new features on Twitter.
With Congress closer to banning TikTok, app's future is murky
The future of the popular mobile app, used by 150 million Americans, has never been more uncertain. Here's what to know.
Why executions by firing squad may be coming back in the US
The idea of using firing squads is making a comeback.
10 vehicles impounded for illegal sideshow activities
10 vehicles were impounded by the San Joaquin County Multi-Agency Sideshow Task Force during a sideshow mission on Thursday night.
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Dominic Garcia co-anchors CBS13's morning news from 4:30-7 with Dina Kupher as well as the station's noon newscast.
Twitter ending old verification process in April
Twitter Blue subscribers will also have access to several new features on Twitter.
With Congress closer to banning TikTok, app's future is murky
The future of the popular mobile app, used by 150 million Americans, has never been more uncertain. Here's what to know.
Why executions by firing squad may be coming back in the US
The idea of using firing squads is making a comeback.
10 vehicles impounded for illegal sideshow activities
10 vehicles were impounded by the San Joaquin County Multi-Agency Sideshow Task Force during a sideshow mission on Thursday night.
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Depeche Mode launches new world tour – with Sacramento getting 1st night honors
Fans of Depeche Mode no longer have to enjoy the silence, with the band choosing Sacramento to launch their new world tour.
Sac State standout Isnelle Natabou announces she's entering transfer portal
Days after learning that their coach is moving on, Sacramento State's women's basketball team will also be losing one of their top players.
Phillies' Rhys Hoskins carted off the field with left knee injury
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins was carted off the field during a spring training game Thursday after hurting his left knee while fielding a grounder.
"Save Del Paso Park": Community group calls for changes to save public park
It's a neighborhood battle to save a public park that's become more of an eyesore than an amenity.
Top brewers gather in Sacramento for annual Craft Beer Summit
Top brewers from across the state are in Sacramento this week for the annual Craft Beer Summit at the Sacramento Convention Center.
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Record snowpack, nearly full reservoirs: Here's the state of California's drought after an epic winter
At this time last year, all of California was caught in a drought. But according to the latest US Drought Monitor released Thursday morning, just over a third of California remains in some level of drought -- the lowest amount since the drought began -- with severe drought only covering 8% of the state.
California bill aims to ban sale of popular candies containing ingredients that may cause health issues
Some chemicals linked to health issues have been banned in food products in the European Union, while the United States has allowed use at levels determined safe. A bill recently introduced in the California State Assembly could start to change that.
California may punish oil companies for high gas prices
A first-in-the-nation bill to punish oil companies for profiting from price spikes at the pump breezed through the California Senate on Thursday at the urging of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, the first major vote in an effort to pass the law by month's end.
Californians traveled to Colo. to burglarize Front Range construction sites
Six Californians have been charged with a wide range of crimes after police said they targeted 39 construction sites, stealing more than $1.1 million in construction property.
Water level at Shasta Lake is up, giving farmers and local businesses some hope
The largest man-made reservoir in California is currently just 40 feet below capacity, and business owners in the area are already expecting big crowds for the summer.
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Gonzaga beats UCLA 79-76 in Sweet 16 on Strawther's shot
Julian Strawther hit a 3-pointer with 6 seconds left to answer a 3-pointer by UCLA's Amari Bailey, lifting Gonzaga to a wild 79-76 NCAA Tournament win over UCLA Thursday night in the Sweet 16.
Florida Atlantic makes first Elite Eight, bounces Tennessee
Even before the tournament started, this was the unquestionably the greatest season in FAU history.
Sac State standout Isnelle Natabou announces she's entering transfer portal
Days after learning that their coach is moving on, Sacramento State's women's basketball team will also be losing one of their top players.
UConn a step from Final Four after 88-65 blowout of Arkansas
ordan Hawkins scored 24 points for UConn and the Huskies are one step away from the Final Four after an 88-65 rout of Arkansas 88-65 in a West Region Sweet 16 matchup Thursday.
Nowell breaks NCAA assist record, KSU beats MSU 98-93 in OT
Markquis Nowell broke the NCAA Tournament record for assists in a game with 19, his last two on spectacular passes in the final minute of overtime, and Kansas State beat Michigan State 98-93 on Thursday night in a Sweet 16 thriller at Madison Square Garden.
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With Congress closer to banning TikTok, app's future is murky
The future of the popular mobile app, used by 150 million Americans, has never been more uncertain. Here's what to know.
House passes GOP bill to give parents more influence over schools
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer promised the legislation faces a "dead end" in the Senate.
State Department facing "unprecedented demand" for passports, Blinken says
A record number of passports — 22 million — were issued in 2022. The State Department is "on track to break" that record in 2023.
California may punish oil companies for high gas prices
A first-in-the-nation bill to punish oil companies for profiting from price spikes at the pump breezed through the California Senate on Thursday at the urging of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, the first major vote in an effort to pass the law by month's end.
Manhattan DA's office says House GOP demands would interfere in Trump probe
The chairmen's letter "only came after Donald Trump created a false expectation that he would be arrested the next day," general counsel Leslie Dubeck wrote.
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Surge in eating disorders spurs state legislative action
Lawmakers in Colorado, California, Texas, New York and elsewhere are taking big, legislative swings at the eating disorder crisis.
Mental health struggles are driving more college students to consider dropping out, survey finds
A new survey shows that a significant number of college students struggle with their mental health, and a growing share have considered dropping out themselves.
California bill aims to ban sale of popular candies containing ingredients that may cause health issues
Some chemicals linked to health issues have been banned in food products in the European Union, while the United States has allowed use at levels determined safe. A bill recently introduced in the California State Assembly could start to change that.
Florida fire captain loses sight in one eye after using recalled eye drops
The CDC is investigating a nationwide outbreak of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria — Pseudomonas aeruginosa — which has infected 68 people in 16 states.
Flesh-eating bacteria could increase with climate change
While the bacteria is common in subtropical regions, there has been an increase of infections from Vibrio vulnificus in more northern locations, like the Delaware Bay.
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Social media are buzzing about a possible comeback for Blockbuster Video
Blockbuster Video could be making a comeback, as it has reportedly restored its website and reactivated its Twitter account.
Sanders slams 'corporate greed' as Moderna CEO won't commit to lower Covid-19 vaccine cost
In the face of senators' criticism, Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel did not agree to lower the commercial cost of the company's Covid-19 vaccine in a hearing Wednesday on the vaccine's price.
California lawmakers to vote on possible gas price penalties
California lawmakers on Thursday will vote on whether to allow penalties on oil companies for price gouging at the pump, a first-in-the-country proposal aimed at stopping the kind of spikes last summer that caused some drivers pay up to $8 per gallon as the industry reaped super-sized profits.
Call Kurtis Investigates: No phones at West Sacramento nursing home
A Manteca viewer asked us for help after, she says, the phone lines went down at her husband's nursing home in West Sacramento, and she wasn't able to reach him.
Proposed bill would ban sale of Skittles in California
Soon, Californians may no longer be able to "taste the rainbow" if a proposed bill is enacted.
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Lawmakers frustrated by lack of transparency from the California Department of Corrections, but vote down bill that would require more transparency
Democratic lawmakers voted down the bill, citing inmate privacy concerns, but voiced bipartisan frustration with secrecy and a lack of transparency from CDCR.
1 killed in Lincoln car crash with a tree
The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that happened on February 23 in the early morning.
Stockton Unified School District under investigation for possible fraud
A new audit finds evidence of possible fraud, including money mismanagement and illegal financial practices.
UPDATED $0 BAIL STUDY: Suspects released on $0 Bail had twice the felony rearrests, three times the violent crime rearrests
EXCLUSIVE: An updated Zero-Dollar Bail study out of the Yolo Co. DA's Office finds suspects who were released on $0 Bail were twice as likely to be rearrested for felonies and three times as likely to be rearrested for violent crimes compared to those who had to post bail.
California Wage Theft: When Bosses Don't Pay
Wage theft robs workers of billions of dollars a year and costs Americans more than any other type of theft. In an effort to identify the scope of wage theft in California, and potential solutions, CBS News Sacramento teamed up with the CalMatters "Divide" team to produce this series of reports.
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Call Kurtis: No internet? No problem
After the storms knocked out the internet for a Wilton viewer and she couldn't get it restored, she knew it was time to call Kurtis.
Call Kurtis Investigates: No phones at West Sacramento nursing home
A Manteca viewer asked us for help after, she says, the phone lines went down at her husband's nursing home in West Sacramento, and she wasn't able to reach him.
Call Kurtis: Need help with your taxes? Try the IRS taxpayer advocate service.
When the Internal Revenue Service came after a Sonora retiree who filed their taxes using the wrong form, he called on Kurtis Ming to investigate
Call Kurtis: Travelers using online system still waiting for their passports
"They shouldn't be doing a beta and using us."
Call Kurtis: Why can't I use my Peet's gift card at the Peet's store?
When a Penn Valley viewer found out the local Peet's wouldn't accept a Peet's gift card, she called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
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New report shows relationship between income, fire risk and fire damage
Researchers at Stanford and the University of North Carolina made surprising new findings on how economics affects neighborhoods damaged by fires.
The Fire Cats: Documentary highlights animal rescue groups that saved hundreds of pets in 2018 Camp Fire
A local cat rescue group that stepped up to save hundreds of cats from the catastrophic Camp Fire was profiled in an award-winning documentary.
$24M Settlement reached with PG&E over Dixie Fire, utility faces criminal charges in 2020 Zogg Fire
A $24 million settlement has been reached over the massive Dixie Fire with ten public entities agreeing to a deal with Pacific Gas and Electric to pay for some of the damage.
85% of California's rural land now in 'high' or 'very high' risk for wildfires, new analysis shows
The climate crisis is among the key factors in a new assessment that shows more than 85% of California's rural and unincorporated land is now in "high" or "very high" severity zones for wildfire danger, the state's Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) recently announced.
California's wildfire risk map updated after 15 years
California's office of the State Fire marshal released an updated fire hazard map showing which unincorporated parts of California are most at risk for fires and what future destruction could look like.
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90-year-old great-grandmother skydives on her birthday
One Arizona great-grandmother celebrated her birthday by jumping out of a plane.
The Glass Slipper: Local nonprofit aims to give girls in foster system chance to feel glamorous
With sparkly dresses and sky-high heels, The Glass Slipper is a nonprofit that is stepping in as a fairy godmother before prom. They're making sure girls who were in - or are in - the foster care system have a chance to feel glamorous.
Vacaville sheep named finalist in annual Cadbury Bunny Contest
A local sheep in Vacaville is now a top ten finalist for the annual Cadbury Bunny commercial.
Sacramento City Unified kicks off National School Breakfast week with food truck
Driving students to eat better, a food truck is delivering hot breakfasts to Sacramento schools.
Thousands descend on Land Park for 15th annual Donut Dash to benefit hospitalized children
It's a dash to raise some cash. Runners brought their competitive spirit —and their appetites — for the 15th annual Donut Dash. It's four miles, four donuts and all for a good cause.
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Call Kurtis: No internet? No problem
After the storms knocked out the internet for a Wilton viewer and she couldn't get it restored, she knew it was time to call Kurtis.
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office launches a new event to energize recruiting efforts
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is looking to hire with a new weekly recruitment run.
Friday morning weather forecast - Mar. 24, 2023
Meteorologist Tracy Humphrey shows us what kind of weather we're expecting this weekend.
Morning headlines - 03/24/2023
The latest headlines from around the region this Friday morning.
Robotic furniture catches on as apartment sizes shrink
More Americans are squeezing into smaller spaces. A new survey from RentCafe finds the average size of an apartment is down more than 50 square feet compared to a decade ago.